Mumbai, Popular TV personality Hina Khan on Friday revealed that she has been diagnosed with stage three breast cancer.

The actor, best known for starring in the long-running TV serial "Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai", shared the news in a post on Instagram.

Khan, 36, said, "Hello everyone, to address the recent rumor, I want to share some important news with all the hinaholics and all the people who love and care about me. I have stage three breasts. Cancer has been diagnosed."

Despite the challenging diagnosis, the actor assured her fans that she is "doing well".

Khan wrote, "I am strong, determined and completely determined to overcome this disease. My treatment has already begun and I am ready to take every necessary step to emerge from this even stronger. "

The statement read, "I ask for your respect and privacy during this time. I deeply appreciate your love, strength, and blessings. Your personal experiences, anecdotes, and helpful suggestions will be helpful to me as I move forward on this journey." Will mean a lot to you."

Khan, who hails from Jammu, has also appeared in reality shows like 'Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 8' and 'Bigg Boss'.